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World Population Review
Hidalgo County, Texas Population 2021
Hidalgo County, Texas's estimated population is 881,525 with a growth rate of 0.73% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hidalgo County, Texas is the 9th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 779,149 and has seen a growth of 13.14% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 881,525 | 6,409 | 0.73% |
| 2020 | 875,116 | 6,409 | 0.74% |
| 2019 | 868,707 | 6,409 | 0.74% |
| 2018 | 862,298 | 6,049 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 856,249 | 7,289 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 848,960 | 9,293 | 1.11% |
| 2015 | 839,667 | 9,848 | 1.19% |
| 2014 | 829,819 | 11,200 | 1.37% |
| 2013 | 818,619 | 10,285 | 1.27% |
| 2012 | 808,334 | 12,817 | 1.61% |
| 2011 | 795,517 | 16,368 | 2.10% |
| 2010 | 779,149 | 395,604 | 103.14% |
| 1990 | 383,545 | 100,316 | 35.42% |
| 1980 | 283,229 | 101,694 | 56.02% |
| 1970 | 181,535 | 631 | 0.35% |
| 1960 | 180,904 | 20,458 | 12.75% |
| 1950 | 160,446 | 54,387 | 51.28% |
| 1940 | 106,059 | 29,055 | 37.73% |
| 1930 | 77,004 | 38,894 | 102.06% |
| 1920 | 38,110 | 24,382 | 177.61% |
| 1910 | 13,728 | 6,891 | 100.79% |
| 1900 | 6,837 | 303 | 4.64% |
| 1890 | 6,534 | 2,187 | 50.31% |
| 1880 | 4,347 | 1,960 | 82.11% |
| 1870 | 2,387 | 1,195 | 100.25% |
| 1860 | 1,192 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.73%
County Website
State
Founded
1852
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
779,149
Growth Since 2010
13.14%
Hidalgo County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 737,739 | 86.27% |
| Some Other Race | 88,383 | 10.34% |
| Two or More Races | 14,415 | 1.69% |
| Asian | 8,370 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American | 4,669 | 0.55% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,504 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 96 | 0.01% |
Hidalgo County, Texas Population by Race
Hidalgo County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Hidalgo County, Texas Population by Age
Hidalgo County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 238,345 | 3.55 | 68 |
| Married | 128,126 | 4.13 | 78.3 |
| Female | 52,303 | 4.1 | 57.3 |
| Non Family | 45,311 | 1.21 | 53.5 |
| Male | 12,605 | 3.73 | 60.5 |
4.04
Average Family Size
3.55
Average Household Size
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Hidalgo County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100,814 | 21.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 63,470 | 13.24% |
| High School Graduate | 112,550 | 23.48% |
| Some College | 89,826 | 18.74% |
| Associates Degree | 22,948 | 4.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 63,264 | 13.20% |
| Graduate Degree | 26,388 | 5.51% |
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Hidalgo County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Hidalgo County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 428,435 | 268,214 | 71,480 |
| Other Race | 56,201 | 27,701 | 7,912 |
| White | 41,893 | 38,750 | 13,943 |
| Asian | 5,388 | 4,994 | 3,435 |
| 2+ Races | 4,911 | 3,340 | 1,102 |
| Black | 2,876 | 2,498 | 528 |
| Native American | 1,087 | 811 | 162 |
| Islander | 81 | 78 | 56 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 96.30%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 69.14%.
Hidalgo County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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$26,160
Average Earnings
$30,945
Average Male
$21,445
Average Female
Hidalgo County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Hidalgo County, Texas Language by Age
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Hidalgo County, Texas Language
16.56% of Hidalgo County, Texas residents speak only English, while 83.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 82.36% of the population.
Hidalgo County, Texas Language
Hidalgo County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 780,202 | 244,354 | 31.32% |
| Other | 85,019 | 32,558 | 38.29% |
| Multiple | 14,218 | 5,963 | 41.94% |
| White | 51,380 | 5,285 | 10.29% |
| Asian | 8,328 | 527 | 6.33% |
| Native | 1,461 | 248 | 16.97% |
| Black | 3,727 | 207 | 5.55% |
| Islander | 96 | 21 | 21.88% |
29.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.44%
Male Poverty Rate
31.82%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Hidalgo County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hidalgo County, Texas is Multiple, with 41.94% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hidalgo County, Texas is Black, with 5.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.51%.
Hidalgo County, Texas Poverty
Hidalgo County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Hidalgo County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Hidalgo County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Hidalgo County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Hidalgo County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Hidalgo County, Texas Marital Status
Hidalgo County, Texas Veterans by War
Hidalgo County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,867 | 3.45% |
| Hispanic | 10,958 | 2.11% |
| Other Race | 634 | 0.95% |
| 2+ Races | 262 | 4.10% |
| Native American | 225 | 16.87% |
| Black | 144 | 4.39% |
| Asian | 88 | 1.38% |
Hidalgo County, Texas Veterans by Race
Hidalgo County, Texas Veterans by Education
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8.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
Hidalgo County, Texas Veterans by Education
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58.4%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
Hidalgo County, Texas Employment by Age
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Hidalgo County, Texas Employment by Race
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Hidalgo County, Texas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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73.24%
Native Born
26.76%
Foreign Born
19.26%
Non Citizen
7.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.24% of Hidalgo County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 63.15% having been born in Texas. 19.26% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Hidalgo County, Texas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990